Pender County public meetings in 2025

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will discuss three pending projects: the Transfer Station Road Master Development Plan (MDP 2025-89), the Peanut Holdings, LLC Master Development Plan (MDP 2025-90), and the Scotts Hill Circle K Gas Station & Convenience Store (SDP 2025-526). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for review and discussion.

• MDP 2025-89 Transfer Station Road Master Development Plan
• MDP 2025-90 Peanut Holdings, LLC Master Development Plan
• SDP 2025-526 Scotts Hill Circle K Gas Station & Convenience Store

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a requested revision to the Lanes Ferry Landing Master Development Plan (MDP 2025-86). The board will also hear two zoning text amendments: one updating the definition of Family Child Care Home (ZTA 2025-32) and another updating the waiting periods for refiling rezoning applications (ZTA 2025-33). After the hearings, the board will adopt the 2026 meeting calendar.

• MDP 2025-86: Revision to the Lanes Ferry Landing Master Development Plan
• ZTA 2025-32: Zoning text amendment to update definition of Family Child Care Home
• ZTA 2025-33: Zoning text amendment to update waiting periods for refiling rezoning applications
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar

Pender County Library Advisory Board

The Pender County Library Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on December 1, 2025. Members will hear a library statistical report, an update on the new Hampstead Branch Library project, an NC Cardinal update, and a discussion of goals for 2026. The board will also set and approve meeting dates for 2026. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Library Statistical Report presentation
• Update on New Hampstead Branch Library Project
• NC Cardinal Update presentation
• Discussion of goals for the library in 2026
• Set and approve meeting dates for 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments, including a $500,000 allocation to Amazon for site development and a $125,000 request for a water and sewer feasibility study. They will also approve a $50,000 funding request for Penderlea School’s “Leader In Me” program, adopt the 2026 Schedule of Values, and adopt fire prevention ordinances. Additional items include a resolution opposing Fuquay‑Varina’s interbasin transfer, a tax collector appointment, and public‑hearing items on road naming, rezoning, and special‑use permits.

• $500,000 budget amendment to allocate Economic Development funds to Amazon for site development (Approval 10.3)
• $125,000 allocation from the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund for the Atkinson Regionalization Feasibility Study (Approval 10.4)
• $50,000 funding for Penderlea School’s “Leader In Me” program (Approval 10.5)
• $400,000 award and purchase order for Colliers Engineering and Design for Land Agent Services (Consent agenda 9.2)
• Rezoning request REZONE 2025-87 to change two parcels (≈27.5 acres) from Residential Performance to General Business in Topsail Township (Public hearing 22.2)

The Board approved a $500,000 budget amendment to fund Amazon's site development, passing 4‑to‑1. It also approved a $125,000 water‑sewer fund allocation for an Atkinson feasibility study, a $50,000 grant to Penderlea School’s Leader In Me program, and a resolution opposing Fuquay‑Varina’s interbasin transfer, all unanimously. Additional unanimous actions included appointing the current Tax Manager as County Tax Collector, writing off $10,023.76 in health‑department bad debt, and updating the fire prevention code.

• Approved $500,000 Amazon site development allocation (4‑1)
• Approved $125,000 Atkinson feasibility study allocation (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Penderlea School Leader In Me grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing Fuquay‑Varina interbasin transfer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of current Tax Manager as County Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Approved write‑off of $10,023.76 health department bad debt (unanimous)
• Approved update to Pender County Fire Prevention Code (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 award for Colliers Engineering land‑agent services (consent agenda, unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will adopt the agenda and approve the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear an appeal of Administrative Decision Case 2025-15 and consider three variance requests (VAR 2025-24, VAR 2025-25, VAR 2025-26). The meeting also includes public comment, discussion items, and setting the next meeting date.

• Appeal of Administrative Decision Case 2025-15 (presented by Justin Brantley)
• Variance Case VAR 2025-24 (presented by Justin Brantley)
• Variance Case VAR 2025-25 (presented by Sean Olds)
• Variance Case VAR 2025-26 (presented by Sean Olds)
• Adoption of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will adopt the agenda and the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, receive an update on e‑bikes in parks after a WMPO meeting, and consider a request for a joint meeting or work session.

• Review and set the 2026 meeting schedule (Zach White)
• Update on e‑bikes in parks after WMPO meeting (Zach White)
• Request for a joint meeting or work session (Cynthia Tart)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including a public hearing on a valuation schedule and an economic development contribution to Amazon. They will vote on purchase orders, such as chemical pumps costing $52,983.68, and approve budget amendments that allocate $500,000 to the Amazon site development. Additional items include adopting the 2026 holiday schedule and reviewing a special use permit request for a mineral mine expansion.

• Economic Development contribution to Amazon for Pender Commerce Park site development – $500,000
• Purchase order for chemical pumps from EW2 – $52,983.68
• Budget ordinance amendment for additional deputies, vehicles, and equipment (effective Jan 1 2026)
• Approval of the 2026 Holiday Schedule
• Special Use Permit request to expand a non‑metallic mineral mine (Sand Borrow Pit) – SUP 2025‑54

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit (SUP 2025-54) to add 11.15 acres for a sand borrow pit and related parking/training. The board also approved several routine items, including a proclamation for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a consent agenda with a $52,983.68 chemical pump purchase, and a budget amendment for additional deputies and equipment. Additional actions included appointing Samenthia Jones to the Jury Commission and approving the Health Director’s job description.

• Excused Chairman Burton and Commissioner George – approved unanimously
• Adopted meeting agenda – approved unanimously
• Approved National Hospice and Palliative Care Month proclamation – approved unanimously
• Approved consent agenda, including $52,983.68 purchase order for chemical pumps – approved unanimously
• Approved purchase orders and budget amendment for additional deputies, vehicles, and equipment – approved unanimously
• Approved Health and Human Services Director job description – approved unanimously
• Appointed Samenthia Jones to Jury Commission – approved unanimously
• Approved Special Use Permit (SUP 2025-54) to expand mineral mine by 11.15 acres – approved unanimously

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will review preliminary plats for East Village Hawksbill Cove and Wyndwater Phase 7 and 11. It will also discuss major site development plans for Coastal Beverage Solar and Fast Mart Currie, as well as a master development plan for Anchor Point Subdivision. Finally, the committee will consider conditional rezoning applications for St Johns Church Road and Rooks Farm.

• SUBMAJ 2025-141 – Preliminary Plat for East Village Hawksbill Cove
• SUBMAJ 2025-142 – Preliminary Plat for Wyndwater Phase 7 and 11 Townhomes
• SDP 2025-520 – Major Site Development Plan for Coastal Beverage Solar
• REZONE 2025-91 – Conditional Rezoning Application for St Johns Church Road
• REZONE 2025-92 – Conditional Rezoning Application for Rooks Farm

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will convene to adopt minutes from a prior meeting and hold a public hearing. The board will also discuss proposed text amendments and the Green Growth Toolbox Preferred Development Guide.

• Adoption of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing
• Text Amendment Ideas Workshop
• Green Growth Toolbox Preferred Development Guide

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will vote on several budget items, including a purchase order to replace the playground at Hampstead Kiwanis Park. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and approvals for sheriff’s office equipment and a Central Square subscription. Additional agenda items cover water district reports, health reports, and upcoming appointments.

• Public hearing on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Approval of a purchase order for the Central Square (Zuercher) subscription and maintenance fee of $128,749.99
• Approval to purchase sheriff’s office equipment using donated charitable funds of $41,405.96
• Approval of purchase order and budget ordinance amendment to replace the playground at Hampstead Kiwanis Park for $249,563.80
• Approval of a budget ordinance amendment to create an Emergency Services organization and advertise for an Emergency Services Director

The Board unanimously approved a purchase order and budget amendment to replace the playground at Kiwanis Park for $249,563.80. A motion to table the purchase of four sheriff's vehicles was approved 4‑1, delaying that action until November 17, 2025. The Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and an emergency services advertising budget were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda with WMPO presentation addition – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda – unanimous
• Approved $249,563.80 playground replacement at Kiwanis Park – unanimous
• Motion to table sheriff's vehicle purchase order – passed 4‑1
• Approved Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan – unanimous
• Approved emergency services advertising budget amendment – unanimous
• Approved 2026 Board meeting calendar change – unanimous
• Approved appointments to Jury Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, and Planning Board – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several financial approvals, including a $103,528.56 purchase order to Motorola Solutions for communications equipment for a new Law Enforcement Center tower. Other items include a $22,953.50 purchase for docking stations, a $44,493.29 purchase of a 2025 F-150 truck, and a resolution to award a surplus Glock Model 22 handgun to a retired sergeant. The meeting also features public hearings on special use permits and rezoning requests.

• Approval of $103,528.56 purchase order to Motorola Solutions for communications equipment for the new Law Enforcement Center tower
• Approval of $22,953.50 purchase using Federal Seizure fund for docking stations in Sheriff’s Office vehicles
• Approval of $44,493.29 purchase of a 2025 F-150 truck from Deacon Jones Ford
• Resolution to declare a Glock Model 22 handgun surplus and award it to Retired Sergeant Jodi Redding
• Public hearing on rezoning request REZONE 2025-88 for expanded boat storage, office, retail, and service uses

The Board adopted the agenda and approved several budget items, including a $103,528.56 purchase of communications equipment for the new Law Enforcement Center and a $22,953.50 purchase of docking stations for Sheriff’s vehicles. It accepted an EMS & Fire retention package that provides 15 holidays and a $5,000 recruitment bonus, passing the motion 4‑1. The Board also authorized a waterline design contract for McCrary Road and approved a conditional rezoning to expand a boat storage facility, passing 4‑1.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve refund/release requests (unanimous)
• Award surplus Glock Model 22 to Retired Sergeant Jodi Redding (unanimous)
• Approve $103,528.56 purchase order to Motorola Solutions for law‑enforcement tower communications (unanimous)
• Accept EMS & Fire retention package with 15 holidays and $5,000 bonus (4‑1)
• Approve appointment of permanent Clerk to the Board (unanimous)
• Authorize CDM Smith waterline design on McCrary Road (unanimous)
• Approve conditional rezoning 2025‑88 for boat storage expansion (4‑1)

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

The board entered a closed session after a unanimous motion. The session was later ended by another unanimous motion. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion at 4:49 PM.

• Opened closed session (unanimous)
• Ended closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and adopt the meeting agenda. The board will approve a consent agenda that includes a budget ordinance amendment for Candy Drop donations of $2,150 and several purchase orders, notably a $182,000 order for Granular Activated Carbon from Calgon Carbon. Additional approvals include a $40,500 subscription for Just Appraised, Inc., a $58,733.70 vehicle purchase for Pender Water & Sewer, and the transfer of right‑of‑way and easements to NCDOT.

• Approval of $182,000 purchase order to Calgon Carbon for Granular Activated Carbon exchange
• Approval of $40,500 purchase order for Just Appraised, Inc. FY26 subscription
• Approval of $58,733.70 purchase order to Capital Chevrolet for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for Pender Water & Sewer
• Budget ordinance amendment for Candy Drop donations in the amount of $2,150
• Public hearing on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The Commissioners voted 3‑2 to table the Pender EMS & Fire retention and recruitment request. They unanimously approved a resolution to place green‑light symbols on county buildings in honor of veterans. The Board also denied a citizen’s request to collect roadway signs and approved several purchase orders and a water‑rights deed.

• Tabled EMS & Fire retention and recruitment request (3‑2)
• Approved veteran green‑light resolution (unanimous)
• Denied citizen sign‑handling request (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for Just Appraised, Inc. – $40,500 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for Vincent Valuations contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order to Calgon Carbon – $182,000 (unanimous)
• Approved deed of dedication for Brookfield Branch Phase 1 Section 2 water system (unanimous)
• Approved appointment to the Pender Housing Initiative (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee meeting on October 2, 2025 will consider four items. Items include the SDP 2025-514 Hooked Up Towing Major Site Development Plan, the MDP 2025-87 Rehoboth Mixed Commercial Master Development Plan, the SUBMAJ 2025-139 Blake Farm Parcel T Preliminary Plat, and the SUBMAJ 2025-140 Pikes Landing Phase 2 Preliminary Plat. The committee will discuss these proposals before adjourning.

• SDP 2025-514 – Hooked Up Towing Major Site Development Plan
• MDP 2025-87 – Rehoboth Mixed Commercial Master Development Plan
• SUBMAJ 2025-139 – Blake Farm Parcel T Preliminary Plat
• SUBMAJ 2025-140 – Pikes Landing Phase 2 Preliminary Plat

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session on September 26, 2025. The agenda consists of routine procedural items, including a call to order, reports from the County Attorney, County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and Commissioners, a possible closed session, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.

• Call to order
• Reports from County Attorney, County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and Commissioners
• Closed session (if applicable)
• Adjournment

The board voted unanimously to go into closed session, then unanimously voted to end the closed session, and finally unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Ended closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will convene a special meeting to conduct standard business. Commissioners will hear items from the County Attorney, County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and other commissioners. A closed session may be held if applicable, after which the meeting will adjourn.

Commissioner Springer moved to go into closed session and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Tate moved to end the closed session and that motion also passed unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Ended closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will meet to adopt minutes from a previous session and consider a variance request to increase the size and height of an on-premise commercial sign.

• Adoption of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Variance request VAR 2025-23 for increased commercial sign height and area

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider approving budget amendments, vehicle purchases, and agreements for water and sewer districts. The meeting includes updates on county projects and public hearings on zoning and special use permits.

• Approval of $82,406 budget amendment for DSS
• Approval of $89,759 for Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Approval of $70,000 for tire disposal
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for insulation warehouse
• Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment to remove boundary line interpretation duties

The Board adopted the agenda after removing items 8.3, 8.4 and 8.5. It approved a budget amendment for the Department of Social Services, several purchase orders, and ended a 40‑year utility agreement with the Town of Wallace. It also authorized a $75 million funding application for the Hampstead Nano Filtration Plant and approved a regionalization feasibility study for sewer services. Additional approvals included a special‑use permit for a warehouse and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Adopted agenda with removal of items 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 (unanimous)
• Tabled DSS vehicle purchase order (unanimous)
• Approved DSS budget amendment of $82,406 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase order of $89,759 (unanimous)
• Approved increase of chemical purchase order by $48,501 (unanimous)
• Approved ending 40‑year agreement with Town of Wallace (unanimous)
• Approved CDM Smith application for $75 million funding (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for 20,000‑sq‑ft warehouse (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will review four development proposals: the Cottonwood Residential Master Development Plan (MDP 2025-85), the Sagebrook Residential Preliminary Plat (SUBMAJ 2025-138), the Bulldog Warehousing Major Site Development Plan (SDP 2025-507), and the Lanes Ferry Mixed‑Use Master Development Plan Revision (MDP 2025-86). The committee will discuss each case and make recommendations. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• MDP 2025-85 – Cottonwood Residential Master Development Plan
• SUBMAJ 2025-138 – Sagebrook Residential Preliminary Plat
• SDP 2025-507 – Bulldog Warehousing Major Site Development Plan
• MDP 2025-86 – Lanes Ferry Mixed‑Use Master Development Plan Revision

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding the Imagine Pender 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and two specific rezoning requests. The board will also review minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for Imagine Pender 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• REZONE 2025-88: Request to expand dry stack boat storage and allow office, retail, sales, and service
• REZONE 2025-86: Request for change of use in a 3,500 sq ft commercial building for granite cutting and polishing

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $185,189 purchase order for a specialized crane truck, surplus property auctions, and budget amendments for disaster recovery funds. The meeting includes a public hearing on adult services transportation and a discussion on voting districts.

• Approval of $185,189 crane truck purchase to Universal Chevrolet
• Surplus property advertisements for auction (Parcel ID# 4303-06-8842-0000)
• Accept $19,521.60 from Tropical Storm Helene Deployment
• Public hearing on Local Match for Pender Adult Services- Transportation Program
• Discussion of Voting Districts

The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It approved a $185,189 purchase order for a specialized crane truck, a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless, and a memorandum of understanding for an emergency services merger, the latter passing 4‑1. Additional approvals included the local match for the Pender Adult Services transportation program and several grant and surplus‑property items.

• Adopt agenda – passed unanimously
• Accept consent agenda – passed unanimously
• Approve $185,189 purchase order to Universal Chevrolet – passed unanimously
• Approve tower lease agreement with Verizon – passed unanimously
• Approve emergency services merger MOU – passed 4‑1
• Approve local match for Pender Adult Services‑Transportation – approved (consent agenda)
• Approve FY 2025‑26 NCACP Grant award $13,200 – approved (consent agenda)
• Approve carry forward of housing grant funds – approved (consent agenda)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several purchase orders for vehicles and services, budget amendments for grants, and personnel policy updates. The meeting includes a 7 PM public hearing regarding a rezoning request for approximately 20.35 acres in Topsail Township.

• Purchase order to Scanning America for $347,961.91
• Purchase order to Batteries of NC for vehicle upfits totaling $352,161.88
• Purchase order to Hach Company for $65,000.00 and Envirochem Laboratories for $85,000.00
• Request to rezone 20.35 acres from Residential Performance to a conditional zoning district
• Vote to rescind Noise Ordinance Amendments from the July 28, 2025 special meeting

The board approved multiple purchase orders, adopted the 2024 tax settlement, updated personnel policies, rescinded a prior noise‑ordinance amendment, and appointed members to county boards. It also unanimously approved rezoning of about 20.35 acres from Residential Performance to a conditional zoning district in Topsail Township.

• Approved purchase order to Scanning America for $347,961.91 (2‑2 vote, motion carried)
• Approved purchase orders for 16 sheriff’s vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order to Batteries of NC for vehicle upfit $352,161.88 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 tax settlement and order to collect 2025 taxes (4‑1 vote, motion carried)
• Approved updated Pender County Personnel Policies effective July 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Noise Ordinance amendment vote (Burton and Springer voted to rescind, Groves opposed)
• Approved appointment to the ABC Board (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning REZONE 2025‑90 of 20.35 acres in Topsail Township (unanimous)

Pender County Library Advisory Board

The Pender County Library Advisory Board will review a recommended addition to the Donor Recognition Policy. The board will also receive updates on the New Hampstead Branch Library Project and library funding at local, state, and federal levels.

• Recommended addition to Donor Recognition Policy
• Updates on New Hampstead Branch Library Project
• Library Statistical Report
• Updates on local, state, and federal library funding

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss two development items. Submajor 2025-136 is the preliminary plat for the Cove Landing project. Submajor 2025-84 is the master development plan for a grocery store in Scotts Hill. The committee will consider recommendations before any approvals.

• Submajor 2025-136 – preliminary plat for Cove Landing
• Submajor 2025-84 – master development plan for Scotts Hill grocery store

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will meet to adopt previous minutes and consider three public hearings: a request to revise the Master Development Plan for Hawksbill Cove, a rezoning request for a marina expansion in Topsail Township, and a proposed text amendment regarding zoning authority.

• MDP 2025-83: Hawksbill Cove Master Development Plan revision
• REZONE 2025-88: Expansion of General Business - Conditional District 1 for marina
• ZTA 2025-31: Text amendment on vested rights and zoning boundary interpretation

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget and contract items, including a $777,380 contract for EMS services in the Union District. They will also re‑budget multiple purchase orders for water‑treatment projects, storm‑water fees, and IT services, and accept a $11,950 grant from the USTA. Additional agenda items cover appointments, public hearings, and district updates.

• Approval of $777,380 contract with Union Rescue Squad for EMS services in the Union District
• Re‑budgeting of $150,000 sludge removal purchase order for the Water Treatment Plant
• Re‑budgeting of $122,679.85 feasibility study purchase order for Rocky Point Wastewater
• Amendment to FY25‑26 stormwater review fee schedule
• Approval of $28,000 purchase order for laboratory testing supplies from IDEXX Corporation

The Board unanimously approved a $777,380 contract with Union Rescue Squad to provide EMS services in the Union District. It also rescinded the recently adopted Noise Ordinance and moved it to the August 18 meeting, and later voted to suspend and delay its implementation. Several purchase orders were carried over and re‑budgeted, including a $122,679.85 feasibility study for Rocky Point Wastewater and an $88,379 compute‑infrastructure replacement. All motions passed, with the noise‑ordinance delay vote split (Burton and Springer affirmative, Groves opposed).

• Approved $777,380 Union Rescue Squad EMS contract (unanimous)
• Rescinded Noise Ordinance and set revisit for 8/18 (unanimous)
• Carried over and re‑budgeted Rocky Point Wastewater feasibility study PO $122,679.85 (unanimous)
• Approved Compute Infrastructure Replacement PO $88,379.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Cardinal Health vaccine PO $80,000 for FY25‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved McKesson medical‑supplies PO $60,000 for FY25‑26 (unanimous)
• Suspended amended Noise Ordinance from July 28 meeting (unanimous)
• Delayed implementation of amended Noise Ordinance (Burton and Springer affirmative; Groves opposed; motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of County Commissioners will consider an amended noise ordinance and a contract for assistance in hiring the next County Manager. The board will also review budget amendments for year-end taxes and trust accounts.

• Adoption of Amended Noise Ordinance
• Contract for Developmental Associates LLC to assist in hiring the next County Manager
• Budget Amendment Ordinance to finalize year-end taxes
• Budget Amendment Ordinance to finalize year-end trust account
• Purchase orders to Carolina Advanced Digital (CAD) for $73,958.64 and $48,974.88

The Board approved an amended noise ordinance despite two commissioners voting against it. It also unanimously approved a contract with Developmental Associates LLC to assist in hiring the next County Manager, two budget amendment ordinances, and two purchase orders to Carolina Advanced Digital totaling $122,933.52. In closed session, the Board voted to hire Hartzog Law Group for a risk‑pull claim and appointed the Chairman and Vice Chair as points of contact for the Pender Post lawsuit. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 PM.

• Adopted amended noise ordinance (motion carried; Vice Chair Springer in favor, Chairman Burton and Commissioner George opposed)
• Approved contract with Developmental Associates LLC for County Manager hiring (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment Ordinance to finalize year‑end taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment Ordinance to finalize year‑end trust account (unanimous)
• Approved $73,958.64 purchase order to Carolina Advanced Digital for email protection (unanimous)
• Approved $48,974.88 purchase order to Carolina Advanced Digital for backup server support (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Hartzog Law Group to inquire on Risk Pull claim (motion carried; Chairman Burton in favor, Commissioners Tate and George opposed)
• Appointed Chairman Burton and Vice Chair Springer as points of contact for Pender Post lawsuit (motion carried; Chairman Burton in favor, Commissioners Tate and George opposed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three appeals of administrative decisions. One appeal challenges a notice of violation issued to Salty Acres Adventure Park for operating without proper permits. Another concerns a gate at Pansy Lane and Oyster Creek Landing that may violate the Unified Development Ordinance. The third seeks a waiver of cross‑access corridor requirements under Article 7.4.4 of the UDO.

• Appeal 2025-15: Salty Acres Adventure Park permit violation
• Appeal 2025-14: Gate at Pansy Lane/Oyster Creek Landing UDO violation
• Appeal 2025-16: Waiver request for cross‑access corridor requirements

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will receive an update on the Pender Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It will also discuss policies regarding e‑bike use in county parks. No formal actions are listed beyond these discussion items.

• Update on Pender Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Discussion on e‑bikes in parks

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider updating county personnel policies and approving several vehicle and equipment purchases. The meeting includes a public hearing for a 1.33-acre rezoning request in Topsail Township and updates on the Imagine Pender 2050 land use plan.

• Updated Pender County Personnel Policies effective 7/15/2025
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet 6500 with crane for $185,189.00
• Purchase of a Kubota KX080 Excavator for $117,900.00
• REZONE 2025-89: 1.33 acres from Residential Performance to General Business in Topsail Township
• Purchase of three 2024 Dodge Ram 2500 trucks for $161,502.00

The Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding for a School Resource Officer at Surf City Elementary and Middle School and adopted a $17,844.21 budget ordinance amendment. It also approved a $69,781.68 purchase order for surveillance cameras at trash and recycling centers and accepted $31,540 in USTA grants. The updated Personnel Policies were tabled for further review, while a $117,900 Kubota excavator purchase was approved. Several appointments to the Veteran's Commission, Housing Initiative, and Beautification Committee were confirmed unanimously.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Ordinance Amendment $17,844.21 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for surveillance cameras $69,781.68 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of USTA grants $31,540.00 (unanimous)
• Tabled updated Personnel Policies (motion failed)
• Approved purchase of Kubota KX080 Excavator $117,900.00 (motion carried)
• Approved appointments to Veteran's Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Pender Housing Initiative (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will discuss four pending projects: a commercial development on Factory Road (SDP 2025-493), a community boat storage at Sweetgrass at Abbey Preserve (SDP 2025-499), the Staycation Pools NC project (SDP 2025-494), and a revision to the Hawksbill Cove Master Development Plan (MDP 2025-83). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for review and discussion of these items.

• SDP 2025-493 – Factory Road Commercial proposal
• SDP 2025-499 – Sweetgrass at Abbey Preserve community boat storage
• SDP 2025-494 – Staycation Pools NC proposal
• MDP 2025-83 – Hawksbill Cove Master Development Plan revision

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider REZONE 2025-90, a request to conditionally rezone approximately 20.35 acres in Topsail Township. The board will also receive an update on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan project. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.

• REZONE 2025-90: conditional rezoning of ~20.35 acres in Topsail Township
• Update on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan project

General

The Board adopted the FY 2025-2026 budget after adding $150,000 for merit raises and bonuses, passing the motion 3-1. Earlier motions to adopt the budget as written failed because they received no second. The amendment to the noise ordinance was not approved and will be reconsidered at the July 14, 2025 meeting. All other motions, including recess and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Adopt FY 2025-2026 budget with $150,000 merit raises (3-1)
• Motion to adopt budget as is failed (no second)
• Motion to excuse absent Commissioner George carried unanimously
• Motion to adopt agenda carried unanimously
• Motion to recess the meeting carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously
• Noise ordinance amendment not approved; to be revisited July 14, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule. The meeting includes decisions on several high-cost infrastructure projects and the approval of an Emergency Services Merger Plan.

• FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Purchase Order for Transfer Station Repairs and Upgrades by Smith Gardner for $725,000.00
• Allocation of $725,000 for filtration systems on five groundwater wells
• Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan funding for FY 25 in the amount of $393,688
• Purchase Order for Ark Technology Consulting cybersecurity solution for $48,165.60

The Board adopted the meeting agenda with amendments and approved the consent agenda unanimously. A motion to approve a newspaper advertising RFP failed 3‑2. The updated personnel policies were tabled to the July 14 meeting (4‑1). The FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment excluding JCPC, Fire and EMS portions was rejected 1‑4.

• Adopted agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, removing item 8.10 (unanimous)
• Failed motion to approve RFP for newspaper ads (3‑2)
• Tabled updated Personnel Policies to July 14 meeting (4‑1)
• Approved $725,000 Transfer Station repair purchase order (3‑2)
• Approved $725,000 allocation for groundwater well filtration (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Services Merger Plan Option B (3‑2)
• Rejected FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment excluding JCPC, Fire and EMS (1‑4)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will review several site development plans and a major subdivision plat. These cases include commercial projects and residential land divisions.

• SDP 2025-482 Farnna Holdings Enclosed Boat & RV Storage
• SDP 2025-483 Delamar Amenity Center
• SDP 2025-484 7-Eleven
• SDP 2025-485 Rip Tide Car Wash
• SUBMAJ 2025-135 Blake Farm Parcel S Preliminary Plat

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests in the Topsail Township. The board will review proposals to change zoning for a 1.33-acre parcel and a 600-acre area.

• REZONE 2025-84: Request to rezone 600 acres from Rural Agricultural to a conditional zoning district for 906 single family detached homes
• REZONE 2025-89: Request to rezone 1.33 acres from Residential Performance to General Business

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including contracts and budget amendments. They will adopt a strategic plan update with a new mission statement and core values. The meeting also includes public information updates on library and park projects, and a public hearing segment. Additional approvals cover a pyrotechnics display request for Surf City and a small tourism promotion budget amendment.

• Approve construction contract with Harper General Contractors for the WTP Generator Project ($460,635)
• Approve budget amendment and purchase order for compute infrastructure replacement to Ark Technology Consulting ($670,923)
• Approve budget ordinance amendment adding $1,384 to the Tourism Promotions Account
• Request approval for Town of Surf City pyrotechnics display
• Strategic Plan update and adoption of mission statement and core values

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the April 16 meeting. A presentation on quasi-judicial procedures will be given. The board will consider Appeal 2025-14, which challenges a gate at the connection between Pansy Lane and the Oyster Creek Landing development as a violation of the County's Unified Development Ordinance.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of April 16 meeting minutes
• Quasi-judicial procedures presentation
• Appeal 2025-14 regarding gate at Pansy Lane/Oyster Creek Landing
• Public comment period

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion of Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to adopt minutes and discuss a partner agreement with the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association, as well as an amendment to the athletic field use policy.

• Partner Agreement with Greater Wilmington Tennis Association
• Amendment of Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy
• Park Projects Update
• Adoption of March 18th, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will adopt its agenda, hear status updates on the Law Enforcement Center and Health and Human Services Facility projects, and consider several budget ordinance amendments. Key approvals include funding for the Opioid Settlement Strategic Plan, disaster‑relief loan payments, and HUD tax‑credit property grants, as well as purchase orders for Capital Chevrolet and NC Fire Chief Consulting. The meeting also includes public hearings on three rezoning proposals in the Topsail Township.

• Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment allocating $393,688 for year two of the Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan (FY 25)
• Approval of a Purchase Order for Capital Chevrolet in the amount of $60,584.40
• Approval of a Purchase Order to NC Fire Chief Consulting for $35,000
• Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment authorizing $545,679.53 in grant funding for HUD Tax Credit Properties
• Public hearing to rezone three parcels (≈6.46 acres) from General Business to a conditional zoning district in Topsail Township (REZONE 2025‑85)

The Board adopted the agenda, tabling item 8.4 until the June 16 meeting, and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It approved purchase orders for a Chevrolet truck ($60,584.40) and a consulting contract ($35,000), extended the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority wastewater agreement to 2028, and created a HUD Tax Credit grant fund of $545,679.53. The Board also approved a rezoning of 6.46 acres in Topsail Township and a Falls Mist Development wastewater agreement, the latter passing 4‑1.

• Adopted agenda with item 8.4 tabled (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order for Chevrolet truck $60,584.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order for NC Fire Chief Consulting $35,000 (unanimous)
• Extended CFPUA wastewater agreement to 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved HUD Tax Credit grant funding $545,679.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Falls Mist Development wastewater agreement (4‑1 vote)
• Approved rezoning of 6.46 acres to Conditional Zoning district (unanimous)

Pender County Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will hear a statistical report, an update on the FY2025‑2026 budget proposal, information on state and federal issues affecting libraries, and a progress report on the new Hampstead Branch Library project. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Library Statistical Report
• Updates on proposed FY2025‑2026 library budget
• Updates on state and federal developments impacting libraries
• Updates on the new Hampstead Branch Library project

General

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on two beach renourishment projects, a housing update, and other departmental items. Additional topics include the JCPC, debt service, outside agencies, and an enhancements summary.

• Surf City Beach Renourishment – presentation by Kyle Bruer
• Topsail Beach Renourishment – presentation by Doug Shipley
• Housing – presentation by Bri Martindale
• JCPC – presentation by Meg Blue

The Pender County Board of Commissioners met on May 12, 2025. Commissioners and staff presented budgets for Surf City Beach renourishment, Topsail Beach renourishment, housing, JCPC, non‑departmental items, debt service, outside agencies, and enhancements. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting consisted solely of informational reports.

General

The Pender County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 8, 2025 will feature updates from several departments, including utilities, solid waste, fleet and facilities, parks and recreation, housing, inspections, planning, and debt service. No specific contracts, rezoning proposals, or ordinance votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with a wrap‑up and remarks from the board chair.

The Board of County Commissioners did not approve any new expenditures. Several agenda items—including Housing, JCPC, Debt Service, Non‑Departmental, and Outside Agencies—were moved to the May 12, 2025 budget work session. The Board also asked Finance to review the County’s contributions to outside agencies and report back.

• Housing item moved to May 12 budget work session
• JCPC item moved to May 12 budget work session
• Debt Service item moved to May 12 budget work session
• Non‑Departmental item moved to May 12 budget work session
• Outside Agencies item moved to May 12 budget work session
• Board requested Finance review outside agency funding and report back

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the Cost of Community Services Study, trade pull factors, the Future Land Use Map, and parking standards. The meeting will take place at the Hampstead Annex.

• Discussion of Pender County Cost of Community Services Study and Trade Pull Factors
• Future Land Use Map Discussion
• Parking Standards Discussion
• Review of April 1 Meeting Minutes
• Meeting at Pender County Hampstead Annex

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several purchase orders and the establishment of new commissions. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2024 State of the County Report and a presentation from the Local Reentry Council.

• Budget amendment and purchase order for Ark Technology Consulting for $670,923.00
• Purchase order for Capital Chevrolet in the amount of $60,584.40
• Purchase order to Building Automation Services, LLC for Transfer Station security for $39,089.51
• Resolution establishing the Veterans Commission
• Resolution establishing the Pender County Beautification Committee

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee meeting on May 1, 2025 will consider four pending cases. Two SDP applications involve a Starbucks project at Washington Acres and a project on Jenkins Road. A third SDP application concerns Caison Yachts. The committee will also review a subdivision major (SUBMAJ) application for Blake Farm Blvd.

• SDP 2025-477 – Starbucks at Washington Acres (presented by Justin Brantley)
• SDP 2025-478 – Jenkins Road project (presented by Daniel Adams)
• SDP 2025-476 – Caison Yachts project (presented by Tucker Cherry)
• SUBMAJ 2025-133 – Blake Farm Blvd subdivision (presented by Daniel Adams)

General

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget work session. The meeting consists of presentations from various county departments and emergency services.

• Pender County Schools presentation
• Forestry and Soil and Water presentations
• Budget presentations from seven fire departments
• Sheriff's Office and Jail presentation
• Emergency Management and Fire Marshal's Office presentations

The board heard budget presentations from the school system, forestry, soil and water, multiple fire districts, the sheriff's office, emergency management, and the fire marshal. Commissioners made requests to include new positions for the sheriff's office and emergency management and to adjust a salary, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

General

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold its first Budget Work Session on April 28, 2025. Commissioners and staff will present updates on revenues, departmental operations, and tax matters. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM in the Pender County Public Assembly Room, 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Opening presentation by Meg Blue
• Revenues presentation by Meg Blue
• Department of Social Services (DSS) presentation by Aimee Watson‑Green
• Health presentation by Carolyn Moser
• Elections presentation by Greg Jackson

The April 28, 2025 budget work session featured presentations of each department's budget, most of which showed little or no changes from the prior year. The Tourism budget section was removed because funding for that department was eliminated from the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. The Board instructed staff to review the amounts allocated to outside agencies and return with a more conservative budget proposal.

• Removed Tourism budget section due to eliminated funding
• Directed staff to review and propose a more conservative budget for outside agencies

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a moratorium on county employee hiring and spending. The meeting includes votes on several high-cost infrastructure projects and two rezoning requests for the Burgaw and Topsail townships.

• Purchase order for E911 radio consoles and installation for the new Law Enforcement Center for $644,262.25
• Purchase order for a new detention center radio system for $128,388.18
• 3-year contract for appraisal services with Vincent Valuations, LLC for $330,000 in Year 1
• Rezoning of 30.93 acres for new hangars at Stag Air Park in Burgaw Township
• Rezoning of the Hawthorne at Hampstead development to add 84 apartment units

The Board adopted a resolution freezing non‑essential employee hires and spending, and voted 4‑1 to approve it. It also approved switching legal advertisements to the Wilmington Star News (3‑2) and authorized a $4,239 NRA grant for the Holly Shelter Shooting Range. Additional actions included approving a $330,000 appraisal contract with a $50,000 purchase order, and radio system purchases totaling over $770,000.

• Approved moratorium freezing non‑essential county hires and spending (4‑1)
• Approved switch of legal advertisements to Wilmington Star News (3‑2)
• Approved $4,239 NRA grant for Holly Shelter Shooting Range (unanimous)
• Approved $330,000 one‑year appraisal contract and $50,000 purchase order (unanimous)
• Approved $128,388.18 purchase order for new detention center radio system (unanimous)
• Approved $644,262.25 purchase order for E911 radio consoles for new Law Enforcement Center (unanimous)
• Approved $91,220.87 reallocation to Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Tabled $10,000 purchase order for uniforms from UniFirst Uniform Rental (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request regarding zoning dimensional requirements. The board will also adopt minutes from the March 19 meeting.

• VAR 2025-20: Request to reduce front yard setback for a Personal Structure in the Residential Performance zoning district

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to appoint a District 4 Commissioner and select a Vice Chair. The body will also conduct a public hearing regarding the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA).

• Appointment of Dr. Jimmy Tate as District 4 County Commissioner
• Budget Ordinance Amendment and purchase order for Central Pender Park Phase 1 for $330,000.00
• Purchase order for Maple Hill AMI equipment from Fortiline for $297,434.64
• Contract amendment with Bobbitt Construction for Health and Human Services facility tree work for $44,961
• Budget Ordinance Amendment for Mike's Collision vehicle repairs for $41,947.27

The Board swore in Dr. Jimmy Tate as District 4 Commissioner and elected Commissioner Brent Springer as Vice Chair. It adopted the agenda with several items moved to Approvals and Resolutions. The Board approved multiple contracts and budget amendments, including a $330,000 amendment for Central Pender Park Phase 1, and tabled the adoption of the County Mission Statement and Values.

• Dr. Jimmy Tate sworn in as District 4 County Commissioner (appointment)
• Commissioner Brent Springer approved as Vice Chair (approval)
• Agenda adopted with items moved to Approvals and Resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved $41,947.27 purchase order increase for Mike's Collision vehicle repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $117,000 amendment to McKim & Creed contract on Highway 421 (unanimous)
• Approved $330,000 budget ordinance amendment and purchase order for Central Pender Park Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved $297,434.64 purchase order to Fortiline for AMI equipment for Maple Hill (unanimous)
• Tabled adoption of Pender County Mission Statement and Values (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to review several site development plans and major subdivision applications. The committee is evaluating specific project cases for technical compliance.

• SDP 2025-468 Sheetz at Washington Acres
• SUBMAJ 2025-129 Delamar Phase 2
• SDP 2025-469 Hampstead Library
• SUBMAJ 2025-126 and 2025-127 Blake Farm Parcels U and O
• SUBMAJ 2025-128 Pointe South

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings on three land-use requests and one ordinance amendment. The board will consider changes to a Master Development Plan and two rezoning requests in Topsail Township.

• MDP 2025-79: Request to remove one lot and modify the amenity site of a previously approved Master Development Plan
• REZONE 2025-87: Request to rezone 27.5 acres from Residential Performance to General Business in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2025-85: Request to rezone 6.46 acres from General Business to a conditional zoning district in Topsail Township
• ZTA 2025-30: Proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding signage on stubbed streets

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a retreat to hear a presentation on the Pender County Schools system. They will review capital improvement plans for the animal shelter, courthouse, and emergency operations center. An update on the county's strategic plan and a discussion of the facilities master plan will follow. The meeting will conclude with a session on personnel policies and employee retention.

• Pender County Schools presentation by Dr. Brad Breedlove
• Animal Shelter capital improvement plan discussion
• Pender County Courthouse capital improvement plan discussion
• Emergency Operations Center capital improvement plan discussion
• Personnel policies and employee retention session

The Board of County Commissioners heard presentations on the 2025‑2026 school budget, a new animal shelter, courthouse options, a new Emergency Operations Center, the county strategic plan, the facilities master plan, and updated personnel policies. No actions were approved, denied, or voted on during the meeting. The Board asked for updates on the strategic plan at a future regular meeting.

General

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a retreat at the Pender County Hampstead Annex to discuss public finance with Davenport Public Finance.

• Board of County Commissioners retreat
• Presentation by Davenport Public Finance
• Meeting at Pender County Hampstead Annex
• Meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025

The Pender County Board of Commissioners met for a retreat and heard presentations on the General Fund, credit ratings, utility enterprise funds, and upcoming utility projects. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting. The session consisted solely of informational briefings.

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will review VAR 2024-19, a request to waive the side‑yard setback requirement in the Residential Performance zoning district. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving July 17, 2024 minutes, and electing officers. Public comment is scheduled before the board adjourns.

• VAR 2024-19: variance request to relieve side‑yard setback requirement in Residential Performance zoning district (presented by Justin Brantley)

General

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss several items, including training provided by RRS, a new job description and responsibilities for board members, the department’s 2025‑2026 budget, and a laser grading and field renovation plan. The board will adopt the agenda and the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comment will be taken before proceeding to these discussion items.

• Advisory Board training from RRS
• Advisory Board job description and responsibilities
• 2025‑2026 Parks & Recreation department budget
• Laser grading and field renovation plan
• Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025 in Hampstead

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive status updates on several park and library projects. They are deciding on multiple purchase orders for county infrastructure and services, as well as three zoning and special use permit requests.

• Purchase order of $267,384.70 to Atlantic Power Solutions for C.F. Pope Elementary School generator project
• Purchase order of $123,809.06 for Communication Specialists
• Audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates for $116,140 (County) and $4,200 (Tourism Development Authority)
• Rezone 2024-80: 8 acres from Rural Agricultural to Residential Performance in Rocky Point Township
• SUP 2025-50: Special Use Permit for a 120-foot telecommunication pole

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will review eight pending development cases at its March 6, 2025 meeting. Items include site plan approvals, a preliminary plat, and an education building proposal. The committee will discuss each case before any decisions are made.

• SDP 2025-457 – Del Taco (Taylor Davis)
• SDP 2025-460 – Guthrie's (Taylor Davis)
• MDP 2025-77 – Jenkins Commercial (Taylor Davis)
• SUBMAJ 2025-122 – Blake Farm Parcel Q Preliminary Plat (Daniel Adams)
• MDP 2025-78 – Scotts Hill Circle (Justin Brantley)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two rezoning proposals. One request seeks to rezone the Hawthorne at Hampstead development to add 84 apartment units. The other seeks to rezone about 30.93 acres at Stag Air Park from Rural Agricultural to a conditional district for new hangars. A presentation on the economics of land use decisions will also be given.

• Presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman on economics of land use decisions
• Public hearing on REZONE 2024-82: add 84 apartment units at Hawthorne at Hampstead
• Public hearing on REZONE 2025-83: rezone ~30.93 acres at Stag Air Park for hangar development

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will vote on contract amendments for the New Health and Human Services Facility, authorizing $529,894 for dental equipment and $1,071,886 for a shell‑space fit‑out. The meeting also includes approvals of several purchase orders, a surplus‑property sale, and a rezoning request for a 0.96‑acre parcel in Topsail Township. Additional items cover budget ordinance amendments, public hearings, and updates on water and sewer districts.

• Approve $125,636.15 purchase order for Central Square (Zuercher) annual subscription and maintenance
• Increase Purchase Order #236 for GenPro Power, LLC by $16,584.00
• Approve contract amendment for dental equipment in the new Health and Human Services Facility for $529,894.00
• Approve contract amendment for shell‑space fit‑out in the new Health and Human Services Facility for $1,071,886.00
• Rezone 0.96‑acre parcel from RP to a conditional zoning district in Topsail Township (Request 2024‑79)

Pender County Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will review a statistical report and updates on the new Hampstead Branch Library project. It will also hold elections for the positions of Board Chair and Vice‑Chair. No other actions are listed.

• Library Statistical Report and other updates
• Updates on New Hampstead Branch Library Project
• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice‑Chair

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will consider four submittals: the Sweetgrass at Abbey Preserve project, the Hoffman Office Building, Commerce Park Lots 6 and 7, and a Chase Bank development at Oak Ridge. The committee will discuss each proposal and make recommendations for further action.

• Review SUBMAJ 2025-121 – Sweetgrass at Abbey Preserve (presented by Taylor Davis)
• Review SDP 2025-449 – Hoffman Office Building (presented by Tucker Cherry)
• Review SDP 2025-450 – Commerce Park Lots 6 & 7 (presented by Justin Brantley)
• Review SDP 2025-451 – Chase Bank at Oak Ridge (presented by Justin Brantley)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three rezoning applications. One request (REZONE 2024-82) seeks to rezone the Hawthorne at Hampstead development to add 84 apartment units and combine adjacent parcels under a single zoning district. Additional requests include rezoning approximately eight acres from Rural Agricultural to Residential Performance in Rocky Point Township (REZONE 2024-80) and rezoning about 1.37 acres from Rural Agricultural to General Business in Topsail Township (REZONE 2024-81). The board will also consider a proposed amendment (ZTA 2025-29) to the 2021 Pender County Streets Plan and receive an update on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• REZONE 2024-82: Hawthorne at Hampstead development – add 84 apartment units and unify adjacent developments under one zoning district
• REZONE 2024-80: Approximately eight acres in Rocky Point Township – change from Rural Agricultural to Residential Performance zoning
• REZONE 2024-81: Approximately 1.37 acres in Topsail Township – change from Rural Agricultural to General Business zoning
• ZTA 2025-29: Proposed amendment to the Pender County Streets Plan of 2021
• Discussion update on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including a corrective easement for Rocky Point Topsail Water and Sewer District and a donation application for a metal storage building. They will vote on budget ordinance amendments to fund an Opioid Program Coordinator and to transfer $545,679.53 from the General Fund to the Housing Authority. The board will also approve a purchase order of $234,385.10 for a playground at Central Pender Park. Additional items include a resolution opposing Senate Bill 382 and a request for a tourism department vehicle.

• Approval of purchase order for the playground at Central Pender Park ($234,385.10)
• Approval of budget ordinance amendment to transfer $545,679.53 from sale of Country Court to the Housing Authority
• Approval of budget ordinance amendment to fund the Opioid Program Coordinator position
• Approval of corrective easement for Rocky Point Topsail Water and Sewer District
• Resolution opposing Senate Bill 382, Part III, Subpart III‑K, Local Government

General

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 department budget. The board will also review a laser grading and field renovation plan and discuss board job descriptions.

• 2025-2026 Department Budget
• Laser Grading and Field Renovation Plan
• Advisory Board Job Description and Responsibilities

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several budget amendments for public safety and infrastructure, including courthouse security and sport court lighting. The meeting includes a public hearing for four rezoning and special use permit requests. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit and the County Strategic Plan.

• Contract with Musco Sport Lighting for $368,107.00 for sport court lighting
• Contract with Building Automation Services, LLC for $105,894.22 for courthouse security cameras and door access
• Building Reuse Grant of $350,000.00 for Cardinal Foods
• Four rezoning/special use requests including a specialty trade contractor facility, a boatyard building, and a self-storage facility
• Authorization for a $70,600 Flock Camera System

General

The Board will conduct routine procedural business, including a call to order and adjournment. A closed‑session portion is scheduled for Item 3, which is designated as attorney‑client privileged. After the closed session, the meeting will return to open session.

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will discuss a variance request (VAR 2024-19) to relieve the side yard setback requirement in the Residential Performance zoning district. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, adopting July 17 meeting minutes, and electing officers. Public comment is scheduled before the board adjourns.

• VAR 2024-19: side‑yard setback variance request in Residential Performance zone
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of July 17 meeting minutes
• Election of officers
• Public comment period

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will meet to review a site development plan for a proposed warehouse. The meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025.

• Review of SDP 2024-447 for Filmwerks Warehouse
• Meeting location: Pender County Public Assembly Room
• Meeting date: January 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two items. One is a request (REZONE 2024-79) to rezone a 0.96‑acre parcel from Residential Performance to a conditional zoning district in Topsail Township. The other is a request (ZTA 2024-28) to amend the Unified Development Ordinance to change setback and separation requirements for accessory structures.

• REZONE 2024-79: Rezone ~0.96 acres from RP (Residential Performance) to a conditional zoning district in Topsail Township.
• ZTA 2024-28: Amend the Unified Development Ordinance to modify setback and separation requirements for accessory structures.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing on amending the Alcohol in Park Ordinance for special events. They will vote on several budget and purchase approvals, including large contracts for park lighting and construction. Additional items include approvals for wastewater treatment sludge removal and a recording systems purchase. The meeting also includes routine agenda adoption and appointments.

• Public hearing to consider amendment of the Alcohol in Park Ordinance for special events (Item 6.1)
• Approval of a $1,669,152 contract with Timeless Properties Construction for Hampstead Kiwanis Park phase 4 (Item 10.4)
• Approval of a $696,579 purchase order with Musco Sports Lighting for sport field lighting at Central Pender Park (Item 10.3)
• Approval of $60,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plant annual sludge removal (Item 9.5)
• Approval of a $131,875 purchase order for Carolina Recording Systems, LLC (Item 9.12)